| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern R-I School District | Mendon | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 168 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Salisbury R-IV School District | Salisbury | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 462 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Brunswick R-II School District | Brunswick | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 269 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Keytesville R-III School District | Dalton | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 123 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Chariton County compares
Together they enroll 1,022 students across 8 schools. The largest is Salisbury R-IV School District with 462 students. Districts here average 8.5/10, above the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 8/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Chariton County, Missouri
Chariton County has 4 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Chariton County is Northwestern R-I School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Chariton County, MO?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Chariton County, MO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Chariton County, MO?
Of the districts serving Chariton County, Northwestern R-I School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 85th percentile among Missouri school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Missouri reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Missouri and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Missouri only, never across state lines.